Lightweight

StoneLite® panels are 80% lighter than traditional stone cladding, with a panel averaging 3-4 lb/sqft as compared to the 20-30 lb/sqft of a 3cm natural stone slab. In addition to being lightweight, the impact strength of StoneLite® panels is 60x greater than that of 3cm stone.

Substantial reductions in the structure and foundations of a building are possible with this reduced weight, which can have a profound effect on the amount of steel and concrete required.

Local sourcing

Coldspring offers locally sourced stone as a finishing option for StoneLite® panels, minimizing the amount of transportation necessary to transfer stone from the quarry to its fabrication facility. This cuts down on emissions from truck transportation, leading to less impact on the environment.

Water savings

Water usage in the manufacturing facility operates within a closed-loop system, where water is continuously reclaimed and recirculated through four sets of retention ponds for treatment.

Waste reclamation

A methyl ethyl ketone reclamation system was installed in Coldspring's fabrication facility in March of 2024, which is expected to greatly reduce the amount of hazardous waste generated and treated.

Speed and ease of installation

StoneLite® panels are cut to size based on customer-provided field measurements, minimizing installation waste. The precut panels allow for limited or no crane time or field cuts, resulting in less waste going to landfill and incineration.